Reverse FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 71
Seating 71
Safety restraints 81
Airbags 94
Child restraints 105
Tires, Wheels and Loading 124
Tire information 126
Tire inflation 128
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 140
Vehicle loading 148
Trailer towing 154
Recreational towing 154
Driving 155
Starting 155
Brakes 160
AdvanceTrac162
Transmission operation 169
Reverse sensing system 171
Roadside Emergencies 174
Getting roadside assistance 174
Hazard flasher control 175
Fuel pump shut-off switch 176
Fuses and relays 176
Changing tires 183
Wheel lug nut torque 191
Jump starting 192
Wrecker towing 197
Customer Assistance 199
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 205
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 205
Cleaning 206
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Function Trade number
Headlamps H13
Turn lamp indicator (front) 3457NAK
Turn lamp indicator (rear) WY21W
Side marker lamp W5W LL
Side repeater lamp 194NA
Brake and tail lamps W21/5W
Backup lamp W21W
License plate lamp W5W LL
High-mount brake lamp LED
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing front dome lamps
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing rear dome lamps
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing reading bulbs
1. Open the reading lamp assembly.
2. Pull the bulb straight out and
replace it.
3. After the bulb has been replaced,
close the lamp assembly.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
hood.
2. Pull off the bulb cap.
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3. Disconnect electrical connector
from the bulb.
4. Twist off the bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise.
Install in reverse order.
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
Replacing front parking lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
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3. Remove the bulb and the bulb
socket.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing front turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
hood.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
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4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing front and rear side marker bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and then open
the cargo door.
2. Remove the side marker by gently
prying the lamp assembly away from
the vehicle.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing side repeater bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the side repeater by
prying it out from the bottom.
3. Hold the bulb holder and turn it
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
See your authorized dealer for replacement.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the lens assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper
Move the lever down for a single
wipe.
For intermittent operation,
move control up one position and
adjust the rotary control to the
desired speed.
For normal operation, move
control up two positions and up
three positions for high-speed
wiping.
Windshield washer
To activate the windshield washer, press the windshield washer
control in. Release control to stop washer fluid spray. The wipers will
operate for a short time after the wash is turned off.
Note:Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.
Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped)
Wiper
Pull the lever towards you for intermittent wiping.
Washer
Pull the lever farther to operate the washer. The wiper will operate
for a short time and will activate once more after pausing to clear the
windshield.
Reverse gear wipe
The rear wiper will be activated automatically when shifting into R
(Reverse) if the front wiper is activated.
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BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is
in the on position unless the brake pedal is pressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the on position and the brake pedal pressed, it is possible that a fuse has
blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer to
Fuses and relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
If the fuse is not blown and the brakelamps are working properly, the
following procedure will allow you to move the gearshift lever from P
(Park):
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to off, then remove the key.
2. Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the plastic cover.
3. Insert the ignition key and push it
straight down to release the
interlock.
4. Apply the parking brake, then
shift to N (Neutral).
5. Start the vehicle.Note:Starting
the vehicle in N (Neutral) still
requires following the steps in the
Preparing to start your vehicle
section.
6. To drive, with the brake pedal
still pressed, release the parking
brake and shift to D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure
is used.
WARNING:Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the
brakelamps are working.
WARNING:Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off
position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
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R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
D (Drive) with Overdrive
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through four.
D (Drive) without Overdrive
Overdrive can be deactivated by
pressing the transmission control
switch on the side of the gearshift
lever.
•This position allows for all
forward gears (1–3) except
overdrive.
•Provides engine braking.
•Use when driving conditions
cause excessive shifting from O/D
to other gears. Examples: heavy city traffic where continuous shifting
in and out of overdrive occurs, hilly terrain, heavy loads, and when
engine braking is required.
•O/D OFF lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated.
•To return to O/D (overdrive
mode), press the transmission
control switch. The O/D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster will not
be illuminated.
•O/D (overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.
2 (Second)
This position allows for second gear only.
•Provides engine braking.
•Use to start-up on slippery roads.
O/D
OFF
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